Quartz
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News in a whole new way

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Description

Quartz's news app puts the entire global economy in your pocket. It's an ongoing conversation about the news, sort of like texting. We'll send you messages, photos, GIFs, links, and—our newest treat—3D objects that you can view in augmented reality.

You decide when you're interested in learning more about a news item. Each session lasts just a few minutes, so it's perfect for the train, elevator, grocery store line, or wherever you have a spare moment. And here's the secret about our little news bot: It's written by humans! Smart journalists who just want to keep you informed and entertained.

We're proud to have been named an Apple editors' choice and one of the 10 best iPhone apps of 2016. Some other accolades we're not exactly bashful about:• GQ's 100 best things in the world right now• Fast Company's 8 must-download apps for your new iPhone• CNET's favorite apps of 2016• Business Insider's best iPhone apps of 2016• OK, we'll stop now :)

The app is really simple to use. Here are some other features:• Experience the news in AR. When telling you about an interesting object that's in the news, we may invite you view a 3D model of it right there in front of you.• Notifications that are relevant and fun. You decide which alerts to receive, and we won't buzz your phone unless it's really, really important.• Sometimes our notifications also come with photos, charts, animated GIFs, or other media attached to them. Pretty crazy.• Take a 24-hour break from news about the US president with Trump Snooze.• On the Today screen, view our most interesting chart of the moment.• Apple Watch owners, gauge the markets with an emoji on your watch face.• No more news? Relax. We'll give you a quiz or something else to do.

This app is a new way to read the news that's really made for your phone. We hope you like it. Let us know what you think at hi@qz.com. Thanks!

What's New

Version History

2.4.3

Jul 16, 2018

2: the number of features we're excited to introduce in this new version.

We have a new type of notification for you! Every day we'll send you an interesting datapoint about the global economy, drawn from the Quartz Index. And these notifications are interactive, too: Use 3D Touch to expand them and get the story behind the data (or tap to view the same information inside the app).

You can also add Quartz Index to your Today screen. It's a lot more exciting than your calendar and a lot less useful than the weather.

2.4.2

Jun 28, 2018

2: the number of features we're excited to introduce in this new version.We have a new type of notification for you! Every day we'll send you an interesting datapoint about the global economy, drawn from the Quartz Index. And these notifications are interactive, too: Use 3D Touch to expand them and get the story behind the data (or tap to view the same information inside the app).

You can also add Quartz Index to your Today screen. It's a lot more exciting than your calendar and a lot less useful than the weather.

2.4.1

Jun 25, 2018

2: the number of features we're excited to introduce in this new version.

We have a new type of notification for you! Every day we'll send you an interesting datapoint about the global economy, drawn from the Quartz Index. And these notifications are interactive, too: Use 3D Touch to expand them and get the story behind the data (or tap to view the same information inside the app).

You can also add Quartz Index to your Today screen. It's a lot more exciting than your calendar and a lot less useful than the weather.

2.4

Jun 20, 2018

2: the number of features we're excited to introduce in this new version.

We have a new type of notification for you! Every day we'll send you an interesting datapoint about the global economy, drawn from the Quartz Index. And these notifications are interactive, too: Use 3D Touch to expand them and get the story behind the data (or tap to view the same information inside the app).

You can also add Quartz Index to your Today screen. It's a lot more exciting than your calendar and a lot less useful than the weather.

2.3.4

May 24, 2018

AR in the dark! Now, when you don't have enough light to view one of our objects in augmented reality, we'll prompt you to turn on your flashlight.

Also, we have updated our privacy policy. You decide which of these updates is more exciting.

2.3.3

Apr 23, 2018

This version contains a few small changes, the most interesting of which is a small tweak to the objects page. Don't get too excited.

2.3.2

Apr 16, 2018

This version contains a few small changes, the most interesting of which is a new approach to loading indicators on certain phones. Don't get too excited.

2.3.1

Mar 16, 2018

We now support Dynamic Type. If you want to read Quartz at a larger text size, you can! (Emoji included.) You can set your preferences in the Settings app under General > Accessibility > Larger Text.

2.3

Mar 15, 2018

We now support Dynamic Type. If you want to read Quartz at a larger text size, you can! (Emoji included.) You can set your preferences in the Settings app under General > Accessibility > Larger Text.

2.2.5

Feb 22, 2018

We cannot guarantee any stability in the news, but we do expect improved stability for our app with this release.

2.2.4

Feb 21, 2018

We cannot guarantee any stability in the news, but we do expect improved stability for our app with this release.

2.2.3

Feb 15, 2018

We cannot guarantee any stability in the news, but we do expect improved stability for our app with this release.

2.2.2

Feb 9, 2018

Four months ago, we introduced the ability to view 3D models of newsworthy objects in augmented reality. Which, cool. Cool cool. Pretty cool. But we didn't know if you would embrace the idea of journalism in AR or play around with it for a second, grunt softly, and move on. Fortunately, you've embraced it! As people have used the feature, we've seen a Tesla in the Auckland airport, the Berlin Wall in Copenhagen, and 808 drum machines on desks around the world.

So we can't wait to see what you all do with our latest version.

You can now access a library of all our objects and view them in AR whenever you want. Just swipe over to the right of the main chat view.* Unlimited AR for everyone. We hope you enjoy it and share all your new adventures.

*Editor's note: You don't want to know how long we agonized over the correct way to describe where this new feature is located. It's really not that complicated, but that did not stop not us from overthinking it. The new Objects screen is to the right of the main chat view, from your perspective. But to get there, you swipe...to the left? Yes, well, that is the direction in which your thumb moves while the screen shifts...to the right. Of course, that's...stage left from the chat's perspective, which has to count for something. What we're saying is don't give it another second of thought, and you'll be fine.

2.2.1

Jan 29, 2018

Four months ago, we introduced the ability to view 3D models of newsworthy objects in augmented reality. Which, cool. Cool cool. Pretty cool. But we didn't know if you would embrace the idea of journalism in AR or play around with it for a second, grunt softly, and move on. Fortunately, you've embraced it! As people have used the feature, we've seen a Tesla in the Auckland airport, the Berlin Wall in Copenhagen, and 808 drum machines on desks around the world.

So we can't wait to see what you all do with our latest version.

You can now access a library of all our objects and view them in AR whenever you want. Just swipe over to the right of the main chat view.* Unlimited AR for everyone. We hope you enjoy it and share all your new adventures.

*Editor's note: You don't want to know how long we agonized over the correct way to describe where this new feature is located. It's really not that complicated, but that did not stop not us from overthinking it. The new Objects screen is to the right of the main chat view, from your perspective. But to get there, you swipe...to the left? Yes, well, that is the direction in which your thumb moves while the screen shifts...to the right. Of course, that's...stage left from the chat's perspective, which has to count for something. What we're saying is don't give it another second of thought, and you'll be fine.

2.2

Jan 11, 2018

Four months ago, we introduced the ability to view 3D models of newsworthy objects in augmented reality. Which, cool. Cool cool. Pretty cool. But we didn't know if you would embrace the idea of journalism in AR or play around with it for a second, grunt softly, and move on. Fortunately, you've embraced it! As people have used the feature, we've seen a Tesla in the Auckland airport, the Berlin Wall in Copenhagen, and 808 drum machines on desks around the world.

So we can't wait to see what you all do with our latest version.

You can now access a library of all our objects and view them in AR whenever you want. Just swipe over to the right of the main chat view.* Unlimited AR for everyone. We hope you enjoy it and share all your new adventures.

*Editor's note: You don't want to know how long we agonized over the correct way to describe where this new feature is located. It's really not that complicated, but that did not stop not us from overthinking it. The new Objects screen is to the right of the main chat view, from your perspective. But to get there, you swipe...to the left? Yes, well, that is the direction in which your thumb moves while the screen shifts...to the right. Of course, that's...stage left from the chat's perspective, which has to count for something. What we're saying is don't give it another second of thought, and you'll be fine.

2.1.3

Nov 20, 2017

The name of our app used to be Quartz • but now we are just called Quartz. Though the • was always silent, it spoke volumes—namely, that another app had called itself Quartz before us. Now we are the only Quartz, so the • has outlived its utility. We will not exactly miss the • but appreciate its lengthy service as a technicality and wish it a wonderful retirement in the depths of the Unicode standard.

2.1.2

Oct 31, 2017

Ready for iPhone X! Notch and all.

2.1.1

Oct 30, 2017

iPad support! You can now enjoy the app on screens of any size, which is particularly cool when viewing news objects in AR. You will look a little silly doing it, but the awesome experience will more than compensate.

We're also introducing support for Drag and Drop, which means even easier ways to share our GIFs, static images, links, and text.

2.1

Oct 20, 2017

iPad support! You can now enjoy the app on screens of any size, which is particularly cool when viewing news objects in AR. You will look a little silly doing it, but the awesome experience will more than compensate.

We're also introducing support for Drag and Drop, which means even easier ways to share our GIFs, static images, links, and text.

2.0.1

Sep 22, 2017

We’ve added a third dimension to our reporting. Now, when telling you about an interesting object that’s in the news, we may invite you to view a 3D model of it in augmented reality. Like, right there in front of you. We’ll wait here while your mind recovers from being blown...

[time passes]

...AR is an exciting new addition to the types of media we use to keep you informed about the global economy—alongside text, GIFs, images, and emoji. (Be sure to update your journalism school textbooks.) When you encounter an AR news item, just tap on the chat bubble to launch the AR viewer and place the object wherever you are in the world. And, hey, maybe take a screenshot and share it with us? @qz on Twitter and Instagram.

You need to upgrade to iOS 11 to get in on this action. It will work best on iPhones 6S or newer. Older phones will display the 3D objects, just not right there in the room with you.

This new version of the app also includes some irresistible haptic feedback at all the right moments. You may never want to stop tapping.

See you in augmented reality!

2.0

Sep 19, 2017

We’ve added a third dimension to our reporting. Now, when telling you about an interesting object that’s in the news, we may invite you to view a 3D model of it in augmented reality. Like, right there in front of you. We’ll wait here while your mind recovers from being blown...

[time passes]

...AR is an exciting new addition to the types of media we use to keep you informed about the global economy—alongside text, GIFs, images, and emoji. (Be sure to update your journalism school textbooks.) When you encounter an AR news item, just tap on the chat bubble to launch the AR viewer and place the object wherever you are in the world. And, hey, maybe take a screenshot and share it with us? @qz on Twitter and Instagram.

You need to upgrade to iOS 11 to get in on this action. It will work best on iPhones 6S or newer. Older phones will display the 3D objects, just not right there in the room with you.

This new version of the app also includes some irresistible haptic feedback at all the right moments. You may never want to stop tapping.

See you in augmented reality!

1.5.1

Aug 24, 2017

We see you taking those screenshots, people. Now we'll give you the option to crop and share your screenshots directly within the app. And, get this: You can even create screenshots that go beyond the height of your screen. Is there nothing humanity can't accomplish?

Oh, also, we updated the privacy policy for all of Quartz, which you can find on the settings screen of the app. It has surprisingly few sentences written in all-caps.

1.5.0

Aug 7, 2017

We see you taking those screenshots, people. Now we'll give you the option to crop and share your screenshots directly within the app. And, get this: You can even create screenshots that go beyond the height of your screen. Is there nothing humanity can't accomplish?

Oh, also, we updated the privacy policy for all of Quartz, which you can find on the settings screen of the app. It has surprisingly few sentences written in all-caps.

1.4.2

Jul 10, 2017

"Bug fixes and performance enhancements." We've always wanted to write that, and this update was precisely the opportunity!

1.4.1

Jul 5, 2017

"Bug fixes and performance enhancements." We've always wanted to write that, and this update was precisely the opportunity!

Jul 16, 2018

Version 2.4.3

2: the number of features we're excited to introduce in this new version.

We have a new type of notification for you! Every day we'll send you an interesting datapoint about the global economy, drawn from the Quartz Index. And these notifications are interactive, too: Use 3D Touch to expand them and get the story behind the data (or tap to view the same information inside the app).

You can also add Quartz Index to your Today screen. It's a lot more exciting than your calendar and a lot less useful than the weather.

Ratings and Reviews

4.7 out of 5

9K Ratings

9K Ratings

Editors’ Choice

For those of us who spend half our day texting comes a creative new way to stay informed. Every time you open Quartz, you get the news—political, pop-culture, and more—in a series of short messages. Tap on links or emoji to jump to the full story, or use a pre-written reply to get the next entertaining summary. Using Quartz feels like a fun conversation with a well-read friend—complete with GIFs, images, and snarky comments.

Editors’ Choice

For those of us who spend half our day texting comes a creative new way to stay informed. Every time you open Quartz, you get the news—political, pop-culture, and more—in a series of short messages. Tap on links or emoji to jump to the full story, or use a pre-written reply to get the next entertaining summary. Using Quartz feels like a fun conversation with a well-read friend—complete with GIFs, images, and snarky comments.

This is my preferred method of current event consumption

Feb 28, 2018

ShipiboConibo

I love this app! Rather than having tl;dr guilt, as I do for not clicking headlines from other sources, I know these articles are short and too the point, but usually with several links to the larger articles and other infos to click on if I do want to dig deeper. This app should be a blueprint for any future news apps, it’s the future of news consumption imho. Although, if I could add a feature I’d like it to use some sort of learning algorithm to figure out what i find to be less interesting and I find to be most important. I don’t necessarily want to tell the app this, but maybe have it just figure it out by what I don’t read, and how often I read further in to things I do read. I expect this to be the case, but I still get a lot of frivolous articles popping up that I rarely read. I’d still like to know what I’m missing though, if it did filter something, so maybe a section to see what is left out if I want to look at it. That said, the apps is amazing! Dare I say the future of news consumption!

This is my preferred method of current event consumption

Feb 28, 2018

ShipiboConibo

I love this app! Rather than having tl;dr guilt, as I do for not clicking headlines from other sources, I know these articles are short and too the point, but usually with several links to the larger articles and other infos to click on if I do want to dig deeper. This app should be a blueprint for any future news apps, it’s the future of news consumption imho. Although, if I could add a feature I’d like it to use some sort of learning algorithm to figure out what i find to be less interesting and I find to be most important. I don’t necessarily want to tell the app this, but maybe have it just figure it out by what I don’t read, and how often I read further in to things I do read. I expect this to be the case, but I still get a lot of frivolous articles popping up that I rarely read. I’d still like to know what I’m missing though, if it did filter something, so maybe a section to see what is left out if I want to look at it. That said, the apps is amazing! Dare I say the future of news consumption!

Just enough & fun format!

Nov 19, 2017

woeiweoriueouer

I found Quest as a free app for the day and thought I’d try it & glad I did! I don’t like the sensationalism of tv news & don’t read much news mostly by radio during my commute. This app makes it fun to read in a texting format with emoticons that are related to the news piece as though a friend is texting you. I get a chance to learn more or pass and ask for something else. I like that! I’d give it 5 stars if: it was using my time zone (I checked at 5:30 and it said good afternoon?) and it gave me more news when ever I was bored. It seemed to limit to a few checks a day, telling me to come back later. Otherwise I like the mix of world news, odd news, and non political news. Seems just right. I wonder if they are tailoring my news based on how often I pass on a type of news. Oh! Almost forgot. The snooze button for no #54 news is just awesome!

Just enough & fun format!

Nov 19, 2017

woeiweoriueouer

I found Quest as a free app for the day and thought I’d try it & glad I did! I don’t like the sensationalism of tv news & don’t read much news mostly by radio during my commute. This app makes it fun to read in a texting format with emoticons that are related to the news piece as though a friend is texting you. I get a chance to learn more or pass and ask for something else. I like that! I’d give it 5 stars if: it was using my time zone (I checked at 5:30 and it said good afternoon?) and it gave me more news when ever I was bored. It seemed to limit to a few checks a day, telling me to come back later. Otherwise I like the mix of world news, odd news, and non political news. Seems just right. I wonder if they are tailoring my news based on how often I pass on a type of news. Oh! Almost forgot. The snooze button for no #54 news is just awesome!